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So, you’re talking to someone — maybe a stranger, maybe your spouse — and the conversation just keeps dragging on. You don’t want to be rude, so you stand around smiling and nodding a lot longer than you want to. Do you cut them off? Just say it’s been nice talking and walk away? The truth is that pretty much all of us suck at ending conversations. The good news is that there’s a simple way to make a clean exit. 


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TIPS AND TRICKS


How to Talk to Someone You Really Can’t Stand: Plan Ahead
We all must talk to people who aren’t our favorite. But the one thing sure to sink any conversation you’re already wary about is going in blind. This isn’t to say you should come expecting a fight, but there’s no harm in giving yourself something productive to do ahead of time.
“Coming to the interaction with ideas for surface level conversations and with knowledge of how long you’ll have to spend with someone who bothers you can help to maintain perspective,” says relationship expert Kryss Shane. “Think about two or three mundane topics to chat about if you know you must interact. Recent sporting events, holiday plans, your pets, or the weather are all easy to chat about without going deeper than surface level conversations.”
The idea here is simply to push the conversation towards subjects of your choosing that won’t make you uncomfortable, and away from an awkward silence.
 
Life forces you to interact with a lot of people you find annoying — or flat out can't stand. Here's how to make the best of them.


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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Talk to a Child Who Has Trouble Focusing


Here are some common mistakes parents make attempting to get kids back on task — and some better approaches to try.

 
 
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